Fixing Technology

[Tyr's Blade]

Lets be honest almost no one is funding tech right now because it has so little of an impact. I think what you need to do is still have the CEO be able to focus on one specific tech but also any research funding adds plus +1 across all tech per quarter. Currently I am only switching between 3 or 4 techs and the rest I never touch. I firmly believe this will fix the tech system. It should also be extremely easy to implement. What are your thoughts?

[Tyr's Blade]

I also believe this is more realistic to how actual companies work with research divisions. Usually the research department does have a specific focus dictate by the CTO or CEO but they are also encouraged to look for improvements everywhere.

Source: I work in Corporate Finance role that supports our R&D efforts.

[BillsToPay]

I'm sure they are working on all kinds of fun things and R&D has got to be one. I feel if i am the leading CEO or i have majority of the company I should be able to hire additional 11 employees with maximum economic skills and certain specialization to run each technology to maximize profit. i mean they have unemployed characters in the game for a reason right?

[Сomandante]

Originally posted by Tyr's Blade:

I also believe this is more realistic to how actual companies work with research divisions. Usually the research department does have a specific focus dictate by the CTO or CEO but they are also encouraged to look for improvements everywhere.

Source: I work in Corporate Finance role that supports our R&D efforts.

Thanks for idea! The technology improvement system is currently implemented in such a way that if all technologies were to be given a boost, it would not make sense - after all, all companies, even those not owned by you, finance research... Which means that no one would benefit from it, with such an implementation. This is the problem.

[Сomandante]

Originally posted by BillsToPay:

I'm sure they are working on all kinds of fun things and R&D has got to be one. I feel if i am the leading CEO or i have majority of the company I should be able to hire additional 11 employees with maximum economic skills and certain specialization to run each technology to maximize profit. i mean they have unemployed characters in the game for a reason right?

We are still thinking about it.. There is one problem - it is called balance :).
In small companies, hiring 11 specialists can hit the budget hard... And this will give significant advantages to large companies. As a result, it will be extremely difficult for small companies to compete in the game, and they will go bankrupt too often...

[sieghe ✞]

Согласен, это финансирование технологии как будто вообще никакого смысла не имеет, только деньги сжирают и риск аварии, проще в тресте их поднимать

[Tyr's Blade]

Originally posted by Сomandante:

Originally posted by Tyr's Blade:

I also believe this is more realistic to how actual companies work with research divisions. Usually the research department does have a specific focus dictate by the CTO or CEO but they are also encouraged to look for improvements everywhere.

Source: I work in Corporate Finance role that supports our R&D efforts.

Thanks for idea! The technology improvement system is currently implemented in such a way that if all technologies were to be given a boost, it would not make sense - after all, all companies, even those not owned by you, finance research... Which means that no one would benefit from it, with such an implementation. This is the problem.

Yes all companies do finance research but usually not set at level 5 allowing you to pull ahead. Another thing is why isn't my R&D affected by my states education and or if there is a university present? R&D budget equal a company based out of cali with stanford cal tech and berkely will be kicking in the teeth of one based in Wyoming. ( I know these schools didn't exist back then merely making a point. I am not saying my Research idea is the best but for somthing so important to the era to be limited to find a 5 star econ ceo with quality as his specilization and set R&D budget to 0 is horrible. idk how to fix it but I think we can all agree this is an issue. Maybe hold a community poll?

[Сomandante]

Originally posted by Tyr's Blade:

Originally posted by Сomandante:

Thanks for idea! The technology improvement system is currently implemented in such a way that if all technologies were to be given a boost, it would not make sense - after all, all companies, even those not owned by you, finance research... Which means that no one would benefit from it, with such an implementation. This is the problem.

Yes all companies do finance research but usually not set at level 5 allowing you to pull ahead. Another thing is why isn't my R&D affected by my states education and or if there is a university present? R&D budget equal a company based out of cali with stanford cal tech and berkely will be kicking in the teeth of one based in Wyoming. ( I know these schools didn't exist back then merely making a point. I am not saying my Research idea is the best but for somthing so important to the era to be limited to find a 5 star econ ceo with quality as his specilization and set R&D budget to 0 is horrible. idk how to fix it but I think we can all agree this is an issue. Maybe hold a community poll?

The idea of R&D in certain states deserves attention. It would really add more specialization to locations in the form of states. At the same time, it could create an imbalance when players buy companies only in these states, gaining a competitive advantage until the end of the game over companies in other states.

[Tyr's Blade]

Originally posted by Сomandante:

Originally posted by Tyr's Blade:

Yes all companies do finance research but usually not set at level 5 allowing you to pull ahead. Another thing is why isn't my R&D affected by my states education and or if there is a university present? R&D budget equal a company based out of cali with stanford cal tech and berkely will be kicking in the teeth of one based in Wyoming. ( I know these schools didn't exist back then merely making a point. I am not saying my Research idea is the best but for somthing so important to the era to be limited to find a 5 star econ ceo with quality as his specilization and set R&D budget to 0 is horrible. idk how to fix it but I think we can all agree this is an issue. Maybe hold a community poll?

The idea of R&D in certain states deserves attention. It would really add more specialization to locations in the form of states. At the same time, it could create an imbalance when players buy companies only in these states, gaining a competitive advantage until the end of the game over companies in other states.

Although I agree that it'd be an issue this issue is also what happens IRL. A state with invest in education R&D and infrastructure and amazing companies will be founded and grow in the state. Then for a long long long time that state is extremely dominant. Eventually bad policy in that state plus good policy and low wages in another state will lead to companies moving. Also can I get an option to found a company in a state as opposed to buying into massive existing ones? Also new idea instead of one research bar have a research bar for each tech section. R&D cost already is far greater for larger firms keep it that way. But I would also make it easer for companies to catch up to number 1. After all replicating someone elses process is far easier than making new head way. This acts as a nice catchup mechanic allowing smaller more agile players to push ahead.

[jon_kim25]

Originally posted by Сomandante:

Originally posted by BillsToPay:

I'm sure they are working on all kinds of fun things and R&D has got to be one. I feel if i am the leading CEO or i have majority of the company I should be able to hire additional 11 employees with maximum economic skills and certain specialization to run each technology to maximize profit. i mean they have unemployed characters in the game for a reason right?

We are still thinking about it.. There is one problem - it is called balance :).
In small companies, hiring 11 specialists can hit the budget hard... And this will give significant advantages to large companies. As a result, it will be extremely difficult for small companies to compete in the game, and they will go bankrupt too often...

More pressure on small companies would be historically accurate, and adjusting the base points per level of funding would be a great difficulty setting, with the option to make it only apply to player-owned companies. Naturally, you should be able to lower that bonus too.